About

Provided by Eversheds Sutherland

Our Dispute Resolution team plays a central role within the firm, reflecting its strategic importance and depth of expertise. The department is led by a dynamic leadership team that combines strong litigation experience with forward-thinking ideas, ensuring continuity and innovation in client service.

We represent a broad range of domestic and international clients in complex commercial and civil disputes, as well as arbitration. Our team is known for its technical excellence, responsiveness, and ability to navigate high-stakes litigation across multiple sectors.

Beyond core commercial litigation, we are active in specialist dispute resolution areas including transportation, maritime, insolvency, criminal, and construction. Our arbitration practice is also a key strength, with experience in both institutional and ad hoc proceedings.

What sets our team apart is its ability to combine legal precision with commercial awareness, delivering tailored strategies that align with our clients’ business objectives. We are trusted not only for our courtroom capabilities but also for our strategic advice in preventing and managing disputes.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Dispute Resolution: Highly Regarded - Portugal

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Eversheds Sutherland benefits from a team of respected disputes lawyers with experience both in debt recovery actions and in administrative proceedings. The highly regarded team also assists with shipping disputes and compensation claims. It frequently assists clients in the banking, logistics and construction sectors.

Notable practitioners

Sofia Ferreira Enriquez and Fábio Loureiro are key contacts at the firm.

Work Highlights

  • Eversheds Sutherland assisted MGM Muthu Hotels with litigation proceedings involving Iberdrola concerning the application of the MIBEL tax.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

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Ana Margarida Silva

Fábio Loureiro

Inês Sá Rodrigues

Luís Paiva Brandão

Sandra Ferraz

Sofia Ferreira Enriquez

Sónia das Neves Serafim

Tomás Martins Lisboa